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The Musical Hype is an all-encompassing music blog/site featuring reviews, playlists, interviews & columns.

Reviews

Various songs and albums reviewed.

Playlists

Playlists are our thang.

Columns

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Spicy Tunes , Throwback Vibez, and Wacky Wednesday among others.

Jonny McGovern, Frat Boy Car Wash | Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈

In the 73rd edition of Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈 (2025), we highlight “Frat Boy Car Wash” performed by Jonny McGovern.

Beaming with Pride 🏳️‍🌈, Columns, LGBTQ, Music By the musical hype|Sep 10, 2025

Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Rescue Me | COVERS

In the 27th edition of COVERS (2025), Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings deliver a compelling rendition of “Rescue Me,” originally performed by Fontella Bass.

Columns, COVERS, Music By the musical hype|Sep 10, 2025

Sublime, Burritos | Wacky Wednesday

In the 37th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Burritos” performed by alternative rock /ska band, Sublime.

Columns, Music, Wacky Wednesday By the musical hype|Sep 10, 2025

11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 3 | Playlist 🎧

11 Thrilling ARE Songs, Part 3 features songs by 54 Ultra, Aaliyah, LaBelle, Teddy Swims, and Troye Sivan.

Evergreen, LGBTQ, Music, Playlists, Pop Culture By the musical hype|Sep 10, 2025

Miguel, New Martyrs (Ride 4 U) | Song Review 🎵

Grammy-winning R&B singer/songwriter Miguel continues his comeback with “New Martyrs (Ride 4 U),” the second single from his long-awaited fifth studio album.

Music, Reviews, Songs 🎵 By the musical hype|Sep 9, 2025

CJ, Whoopty | 1 Hit WONDERful

In the 35th edition of 1 Hit WONDERful (2025), we highlight “Whoopty” performed by Staten Island rapper, CJ.

1 Hit WONDERful 👏👏👏, Columns, Music By the musical hype|Sep 9, 2025

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